Lesson 4 Fundamentals of Group dynamics Flashcards
defined as two or more persons engaged in social interaction
Group
They define group as to a collection of individuals who find their association with one another rewarding.
Psychologist group
exists only when the individual members have developed status and role relationships with respect to one another.
Group
a social process by which individual or people interact in a small group and in face-to-face manner.
refers to the study of the forces operating within a group.
Group Dynamics
Two most important historical landmarks (people) in understanding small groups
Elton Mayo and his associates in 1920s and 1930s
Kurt Lewin in 1930S; considered as the founder of the group dynamic movement
According to him, workers tend to establish formal groups that affect job satisfaction and effectiveness.
According to Elton Mayo
According to him, different kinds of leadership attributes produce different responses in group.
According to Kurt Lewin
refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group.
Group dynamics
They (2 people) present that “Psychology” man is said to be a rational being in terms of politics, theology, sociology, and psychologically
San Juan and Centeno (2011)
are illustrated by a simple lesson in mathematics 1+1=3.
Special properties group
are established by an organization to achieve its goals
Formal work groups
characterized by the intimate face-to-face association and cooperation among its members, fundamentally forming the social nature and ideas of an individual, involves sympathy and mutual identification which is a form of natural expression
Primary group
consists of members who are aware and cognizant of personal relationships
Secondary group
is pattern of mutual influence (physical, verbal, non-verbal, emotional)
Interaction
are the rules that identify and describe appropriate behavior
Norms
is a stable pattern of relationships
Structure
deal with the behavior expected of members in a given position
Roles
are influenced by authority and communication
Intermember relations
are the reason for existence of groups
Goals
is the extent in which members see themselves as one (common fate, similarity, proximity)
Perceived groupness
occurs when the members are active, energized, vibrant, and changing.
Dynamic interdependency
focuses on personal needs which, when attained, lead us satisfaction
Motivation
are specified by the organizational chart and often composed of a leader
Command group
consist of people who work together to achieve a common task
Task group
created by organization to accomplish specific goals within a specific goal.
Funcitonal groups
usually continue over time and many last longer than general information groups
Interest group
are formed by individuals who enjoy similar social activities, political beliefs, and religious value
Friendship groups
are composed of people who are evaluated for social validation and social comparison
Reference group
allows individuals to justify their attitudes and value
Social validation
helps individuals evaluate their own actions by comparing themselves with others
Social comparison
